Tag: digital assets

Gala Games' NFT Game Shutdown A Betrayal Of Web3 Ideals?

Gala Games' NFT Game Shutdown A Betrayal Of Web3 Ideals?

• Commentary

The Walking Dead: Empires is shuffling off this mortal coil. New technology platform Gala Games has announced plans to wind down operations. Billions of people, especially deep in emerging markets, were just dealt a body blow by this move. Is this simply another example of an unfortunate game closure, or...

Ripple Executive Sees SEC Retreat as Sign of Maturing Crypto Regulation

Ripple Executive Sees SEC Retreat as Sign of Maturing Crypto Regulation

• Regulation

Ripple considers the SEC’s recent decision to abandon its appeal in the XRP case a major victory. As such, they view it as a promising sign for future U.S. crypto regulation. As Ripple continues to argue in its own legal battle with the SEC, the agency considers XRP to be...

Apple's NFT U-Turn: What It Means for Crypto App Developers

Apple's NFT U-Turn: What It Means for Crypto App Developers

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Apple has historically taken a very tight leash on its App Store policies. This is particularly the case with new technologies, such as blockchain and cryptocurrencies. Recent developments on several fronts suggest that this damaging trend may be coming to an end. A recent U.S. court ruling has forced Apple’s...

Walking Dead NFT Game's End: A Warning Sign for Crypto's 'Indestructible' Promises?

Walking Dead NFT Game's End: A Warning Sign for Crypto's 'Indestructible' Promises?

• Commentary

Walkers aren’t the only ones misleadingly expiring in The Walking Dead universe. Gala Games' decision to shutter "The Walking Dead: Empires" on July 31, 2025, isn't just the end of a zombie-themed NFT game. Beneath the surface — literally — it’s a chilling premonition of the potential pitfalls lurking within...

Ripple CLO Advocates for Crypto Regulation Principles After SEC Appeal Dismissal

Ripple CLO Advocates for Crypto Regulation Principles After SEC Appeal Dismissal

• Regulation

Ripple's Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, has revealed the factors behind the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) decision to drop its appeal against Ripple in March 2025. In Ripple’s new “Crypto in One Minute” series on X, Alderoty explained the stakes. He portrayed the verdict as a win not...

Prada's Crypto Cluelessness? Why Luxury Needs Web3 Now

Prada's Crypto Cluelessness? Why Luxury Needs Web3 Now

• Commentary

Prada's killing it. Miu Miu's even more so. Good for them. Seriously. While they're celebrating balance sheets, the future of luxury is quietly being built – and they're missing the blueprint. Or are they really that preoccupied counting their cash that they literally haven’t seen the tidal wave of Web3...

Trump's Crypto Turnaround Remakes Digital Asset Landscape

Trump's Crypto Turnaround Remakes Digital Asset Landscape

• Regulation

Donald Trump’s changing attitude towards digital assets has been a groundbreaking phenomenon in the digital asset world. From initial skepticism to becoming a vocal advocate, Trump's involvement has been both surprising and consequential, reshaping how the U.S. approaches blockchain technology and digital currencies. His actions have caused a firestorm of...

Gaming NFT Market Report Offers In-Depth Analysis and Forecasts

Gaming NFT Market Report Offers In-Depth Analysis and Forecasts

• NFT Drops

The Gaming NFT Market has been examined thoroughly in a never before detailed report of more than 143 pages. This monumental study sheds light on the intricacies of the market. It provides a detailed picture of the industry as it stands today and projects what it may look like going...

Nike NFT Lawsuit: Did RTFKT's 'Rug Pull' Expose a $5M Mistake?

Nike NFT Lawsuit: Did RTFKT's 'Rug Pull' Expose a $5M Mistake?

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Nike, the sportswear behemoth, has now landed in hot water after being sued for launching its own NFTs through RTFKT. On April 25, Australian resident Jagdeep Cheema filed that class-action lawsuit in Brooklyn federal court. This lawsuit claims that through an ill-conceived RTFKT NFT campaign Nike deceived investors by promoting...

FTX Seeks Token Recovery From NFT Star and Delysium

FTX Seeks Token Recovery From NFT Star and Delysium

• NFT Drops

FTX is suing NFT Star and Delysium to recoup millions in allegedly misappropriated tokens. The exchange is suing to recover assets it says belong to its creditors after its own bankruptcy last fall. This move is part of FTX's broader effort to recoup funds and ensure equitable distribution to those...

Japan's "New Capitalism 2025" Plan Signals Regulatory Embrace of Bitcoin and Web3

Japan is strategically positioning itself as a global leader in digital innovation with its updated "New Capitalism 2025" plan, released on April 13. Taken together, this plan represents a major regulatory turning point event toward welcoming Bitcoin and Web3 technologies. The initiative aims to leverage digital assets to solve social...

Japan's Bitcoin Revolution: A Boon for Artists and Web3 Creators?

Is Japan on the verge of accidentally unleashing a tsunami of creative destruction and financial liberation onto the rest of the emerging markets? I know this seems like a tall order, but hear me out. Japan’s regulatory change to officially recognize Bitcoin as a financial product. This step is a...

5 Ways This Crypto Bill Empowers Southeast Asian Artists, Not Wall Street

Let’s be honest, when you hear about crypto regulation, your first thought probably isn't Southeast Asian artists finding new avenues for creative expression. Surely visions of Wall Street honchos and inscrutable derivatives dance in your head. Well, what if I told you that the Senate’s Banking Committee just released their...

Senate Republicans Forge Ahead on Crypto Market Structure Framework

Republican senators working on a new framework for digital assets legislation, riding the positive bipartisan wave in the Senate as of late. This announcement follows the Senate’s passage of a bill to regulate stablecoins last week. It was passing with overwhelming bipartisan support.Senators Tim Scott, Cynthia Lummis, Thom Tillis, and...

Crypto's 'Light-Touch' Regulation Gamble Will It Protect You?

The Senate Committee’s proposed “light-touch” regulatory framework for crypto is a long high-stakes poker game. Are we all truly holding a winning hand, or are we collectively bluffing our way into a future financial crisis? It’s a question every investor, every innovator, and frankly, every citizen should want to know....

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Mainstream Moment?

Donald Trump Jr.’s scheduled keynote address at KBW2025 is raising eyebrows and inspiring intense discussion across the Web3 ecosystem. He’s just a high-profile guy shaking things up in the crypto world. His presence further exemplifies the increasing importance of blockchain technology and its potential to revolutionize the traditional economy. Does...

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Punk Rock Moment or Sellout?

Or I think about Nandar, a wonderful Burmese artist that I met in Yangon, sharing with me her latest NFT collection. Each work exploded with vivid imagery, bravely fighting back against the junta’s repressive hold. She began selling them directly to supporters around the world, allowing her to cleverly sidestep...

KBW2025: Is Trump Jr. Web3's Trojan Horse or its Savior?

Donald Trump Jr. at Korea Blockchain Week? It's a head-scratcher, isn't it? About as easy as locating a MAGA hat at a Burning Man soirée. Before we put this down as just another short-lived publicity stunt, let’s take a closer look at what this could IoTally Web3 means. Cynical ploy...